Who Should I Start? Carson Wentz or Jarrett Stidham

Sunday, October 5, 1:44 PM

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz led a come-from-behind victory Sunday against Cleveland, completing 25 of 34 passes for 236 yards and the game-winning touchdown, a 12-yard connection to Jordan Addison that concluded an 80-yard drive. Crucially, the veteran played a clean game Sunday with no turnovers. Wentz briefly departed after taking a shot to his non-throwing shoulder, but returned and played the entire second half without issue. His fantasy value is in flux, however, as Minnesota will have its bye in Week 6 and could see the return of starter J.J. McCarthy (ankle) in Week 7. The Vikings went 2-1 in Wentz's starts, but he'll likely return to his backup role when McCarthy is ready to play again.

Sunday, August 17, 11:27 AM

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham got the start in the team's second preseason game on Saturday against the visiting Arizona Cardinals and looked amazing, going 16-for-23 passing for 240 yards and two touchdowns in the 27-7 victory. Starter Bo Nix got this game off, so Stidham saw most of the action under center before giving way to Sam Ehlinger late. Rookie receiver Pat Bryant was one of Stidham's favorite targets, as he hooked up with him four times for 70 yards. Second-year pass-catcher Troy Franklin was his other favorite target, and both of his TDs went to the Oregon product. The 29-year-old Stidham signed a two-year, $12 million contract with Denver back in March to return as Nix's backup in 2025 and beyond. Based on the way Stidham looked on Saturday, Denver's offense could still be decent this year if Nix misses time with injury.